Research Information

Research Interests

My research interests and program have developed and evolved over time. Although I was originally trained in the plant sciences, it was always their ecology and environmental chemistry that intrigued me. To really address these integrative areas, I expanded my program to include consideration of the the entire system; plants, microorganisms, and soil.

I have often focused on the remediation of contaminated soil systems. This includes research on phytoremediation (plant-based), bioremediation (microbial-based), and the manner in which the soil environment effects these processes. The approach is analytical, correlating (lab and field) performance by the plants and microbes to the forms, levels, and bioavailability of environmental compounds.